CVE-2020-7708: The package irrelon-path before 4.7.0; the package @irrelon/path before 4.7.0 are vulnerable to Prototype Poll

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CVE-2020-7708 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting \@irrelon\/path, irrelon-path. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The package irrelon-path before 4.7.0; the package @irrelon/path before 4.7.0 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the set, unSet, pushVal and pullVal functions.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
Published	2020-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: irrelon

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-18 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

irrelon \@irrelon\/path UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.0

Fixed in: 4.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls irrelonpath

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.0

npm install irrelonpath@">=4.7.0"

irrelon irrelon-path UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.0

Fixed in: 4.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls irrelon-path

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.0

npm install irrelon-path@">=4.7.0"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-7708?

\@irrelon\/path: upgrade to 4.7.0; irrelon-path: upgrade to 4.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7708 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7708 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-7708 affect?

CVE-2020-7708 affects \@irrelon\/path, irrelon-path. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The package irrelon-path before 4.7.0; the package @irrelon/path before 4.7.0 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the set, unSet, pushVal and pullVal functions.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7708?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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